D. K. Shivakumar

By Rashmi | Friday, February 6, 2026, 11:00:23 AM [IST]

D. K. Shivakumar Biography

Doddalahalli‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Kempegowda Shivakumar was born on May 15, 1962, in Kanakapura, Karnataka, into the Vokkaliga community. As a student leader, he started his political career, and for the first time, in 1989, he took part in the election and won the Sathanur Assembly constituency. In the following twenty years, Shivakumar turned into the main person of the Congress party in Karnataka, India, both in the field and in the back office. He became known for his close contact with the people and skill in managing elections.

He moved to Kanakapura constituency in 2008 and has been twice elected from there, thus consolidating his power as one of the most influential leaders in the state. He has been in charge of different ministerial portfolios such as Energy, Water Resources, Irrigation, and Medical Education, and has been instrumental in the implementation of major infrastructural and developmental programs, for example, the repair of dams, water supply in the cities, and electrification of villages.

In 2020, the Congress party made Shivakumar the president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, and he was instrumental in the revival of the party's organizational structure and set the election strategy. After the 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections, he was given the office of Deputy Chief Minister and continues to be in charge of important portfolios like Water Resources and Bengaluru‑Urban Development.

He is very much in the center of state administration in 2025, when he is also actively engaging in the party's strategy, and there are frequent rumors about him becoming the Chief ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌Minister.

D. K. Shivakumar Personal Life

Full Name	D. K. Shivakumar
Place of Birth	Doddalahalli Kempegowda
Party Name	Indian National Congress
Education	Post Graduate
Profession	Agriculturist, Businessmen, Educationist and Social Worker
Father's Name	Kempegowda
Mother's Name	Gouramma
Spouse's Name	Usha Shivakumar
Spouse's Profession	Businesswomen and Educationist
Children	1 Son(s) 2 Daughter(s)
Religion	Hindu

D. K. Shivakumar Net Worth

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Education Qualification of D. K. Shivakumar

DK Shivakumar holds a master's degree in Political Science, pursued from Karnataka State Open University, Mysore.

Interesting Facts about D. K. Shivakumar

1. Shivakumar is among the richest politicians in Karnataka. While filing his nomination for election in 2023, he declared total assets of ₹1413 crore, whereas, he declared assets of ₹840 crore+ during the 2018 assembly election. This is an increase of more than ₹573 crore+ in the last five years.

2. His parents did not have kids for 3 years. So they went to Shivaldhappa Temple and prayed Lord Shiva for his blessing for a child. After which they had a boy child and named the child after God’s name as “Shivakumar”
3. He was elected a Secretary of Student Union in his College days. He remained an active sports person with unbeatable flair for extra curricular activities, represented school in sports and developed team leadership at a very young age.

Political Timeline of D. K. Shivakumar

2023 - Incumbent : He was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka on May 20, 2023. He also holds the portfolios of Major & Medium Irrigation, Bengaluru City Development as Minister in the government of Karnataka.
2023 - Incumbent : Won the 2023 assembly election from Kanakapura constituency as an INC candidate.
2018 : He got elected from Kanakapura and held the position of Minister of Irrigation and Medical Education.
2013 : From 2013 to 2018, he was re-elected as an MLA from Sathanur and then was assigned the role of Ministry of Energy under Sri Siddaramaiah’s government.
2004 : He merged a winner from Sathanur again in the Assembly elections.
2002 : Again in 2002, I was put in charge of the Urban Development Ministry and also became the Chairman of the Karnataka State Town Planning Board.
1999 : He played a huge role in convincing S M Krishna to contest for the Rajya Sabha seat and extended his full sport, and helped him emerge as an unbeatable winner with over 139 seats in Assembly elections.
1991 : When Sri Veerendra Patil was to step down as Chief Minister due to his ill health he played a prominent role in getting Sri S Bangarappa elected as a successor and supported him. He was then selected as Minister berth (Minister of State for Prisons, Home Guards) from 1991-1992.
1989 : He was elected as a member of Bangalore Rural Zilla Panchayat, and later he withstood a political conspiracy hatched by political rivals within Congress Party and was denied a congress ticket in 1989.
1987 : He contested as an Independent candidate from the Sathanur assembly constituency and was elected as MLA at the age of 27.
1985 : He was chosen as a party candidate in legislative elections by Congress in the Sathanur constituency against the political giant of the Janata Party, Sri H D Deve Gowda, and he lost by a small margin.

D. K. Shivakumar Early Life

Early 80's: Completed Bachelor of Arts from Sri Jagadguru Renkacharya College, Bengaluru Completed Master of Arts in Political science From Karnataka State Open University, Mysuru
Early 70's: Completed SSLC from Vidyavardhaka, Bengaluru Completed PUC from Hyderabad Karnataka Education Society, Bengaluru

D. K. Shivakumar Achievements

He became a minister at a very young age of 30 in the Government under the leadership of late CM Shri Bangarappa.
He served as Minister of State for Home taking care of Departments of Home Guards and Prisons.
As the Chairman of the Cabinet subcommittee, he played a prominent role in formulating and initiating Rajiv Gandhi Yuva Shakthi Sanghatan, being active in rallies, and empowering the youths to take up rural development and social work.
He played a major role in planning the underpasses and flyovers for Karnataka including the construction of the K. R. Market flyover.
From 2013-2018 he handled the Ministry of Energy in Karnataka which was in a doldrum for a long.
DKS has also initiated building India’s Largest Solar Power Plant in Pavagada, Tumkur.
His involvement and strategy in bringing victory in several crucial by-polls like Bellary and Bihar elections are much valued.

Election Results of D. K. Shivakumar

Year	Election	Type	Constituency	Result
2023	Karnataka Assembly election	MLA	Kanakapura	Won
2018	Karnataka Assembly election	MLA	Kanakapura	Won
2013	Karnataka Assembly election	MLA	Kanakapura	Won
2008	Karnataka Assembly election	MLA	Kanakapura	Won
2004	Karnataka Assembly election	MLA	Sathanur	Won
1999	Karnataka Assembly election	MLA	Sathanur	Won
1994	Karnataka Assembly election	MLA	Sathanur	Won
1989	Karnataka Assembly election	MLA	Sathanur	Won
1985	Karnataka Assembly election	MLA	Sathanur	Lost

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on D. K. Shivakumar)

Is D K Shivakumar going to be the next Deputy Chief Minister of Karnatka?
Yes, D K Shivakuamar is set to be sworn-in as the next Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka on 20th May, 2023.
What is DK Shivakumar's current Networth?
As per the 2023 affidavit, D K Shivakumar has a net worth of ₹910.73 Crore.
Which candidate holds the 2nd position with highest liabilities in the 2023 Karnataka assembly election?
According to the 2023 affidavit, Congress MLA D.K. Shivakumar holds the 2nd position with the highest liabilities in the fray of the 2023 Karnataka assembly election. He has total liabilities of ₹265 Crore+.
Who is the 3rd candidate with highest number of assets in the 2023 Karnataka assembly election?
As per the 2023 affidavit, KPCC president D K Shivakumar holds the 3rd position with the highest number of assets in the Karnataka assembly election. He has assets of ₹1413 Crore+.
What is the assets update of D K Shivakumar?
As per the 2023 report, D K Shivakumar has total assets of 1413 crore+.
What is the date of birth of DK Shivakumar?
D K Shivakumar's date of birth is 15th May 1962.
How old is D K Shivakumar?
D K Shivakumar is 61 years old (As of 2023).
Is D K Shivakumar married?
Yes, D K Shivakumar is married to Usha Shivakumar.
Does D K Shivakumar have criminal cases?
D K Shivakumar has 19 criminal cases (As per 2023 affidavit).
What is the qualification of D K Shivakumar?
D K Shivakumar holds a master's degree in Political Science.
From which party does D K Shivakumar belong to?
D K Shivakumar belongs to the Indian National Congress political party.
What is the full name of D K Shivakumar?
D K Shivakumar's full name is Doddalahalli Kempegowda Shivakumar.
Who is D K Shivakumar?
D K Shivakumar is the current President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee.

D. K. Shivakumar Latest News & Updates

Will D. K Shivakumar be the next DY CM?

The Karnataka legislative assembly election result is out now, where the Indian National Congress party ultimately became the ruler of state.
According to the party source, D K Shivakumar will be the next Deputy Chief Minister and Siddharamaiah will hold the state Chief Minister position.
DK Shivakumar questions on Bajrang Dal-Hanuman connection

President of KPCC, DK Shivakumar raised a question on Bajrang Dal-Hanuman connection ahead of its ban call. In addition, the INC MLA quoted that we are also devotees of Lord Hanuman; Bajrang Dal cannot be Hanuman just because the name is same.

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